Amateur Photographer

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.

7 days • A week in photography

This week in 1970 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Fast, wide APS-C autofocus prime

Tamron goes wide and long

Pink Lady Food POTY winners announced

Sony unveils ultra-wideangle 14mm f/1.8

Books • The latest and best books from the world of photography

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

The great outdoors • Why, when and where. Jeremy Walker discusses the questions you should be asking yourself before embarking on a landscape photography venture

Jeremy Walker

Jeremy’s top tips

Behind the print • Helen Trust explains how she boosted her windmill scene to get it print ready

PREPARING FOR PRINTING

Helen’s top tips

WhiteWall recommends

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Round Two Natural World

Amateur Photographer of the Year • The top ten images from Round Two, Natural World, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

ROUND TWO WINNER, YOUNG APOY

Winning kit from MPB • The gear our winners used can be found at MPB

CAMERA CLUB COMPETITION

The 2021 leaderboards

Simply the best • Some images trigger an emotional response years after they were created, making them firm favourites. Tracy Calder asks four landscape pros to pick an image they love from their own – and someone else’s – portfolio

David Clapp

Location exploration • David Clapp explains his approach when it comes to exploring and capturing a location in a unique way

Why it works

A close watch • For more than 30 years, David Ward has concentrated on bringing to life the details he sees in the landscape. He discusses his approach with Ailsa McWhinnie

DAVID’S KIT

What Blend If does for the Orton Effect

Add atmosphere to landscapes • James Abbott shows you how to apply the Orton Effect the right way using clever tricks to maintain shadow detail and minimise file size

ACHIEVE GREAT RESULTS IN SIX SIMPLE STEPS

How to apply the Orton Effect • Use the power of Layers and blending modes to create the most detail-packed result from the technique possible

Best bags for landscape photography • If you’ve outgrown your backpack, or your bag is coming to the end of its life, this guide will help you find your next one for all your future endeavours in the great outdoors

Best filters for landscape photography • No landscape photographer’s bag is complete without a quality set of filters. Here we reveal some of the best filters, kits and accessories we’ve tested

Best tripods for landscape photography • Whether you’re in need of a new tripod, a better ball head or simply want to look after your set of sticks, there’s something for you in this comprehensive round-up

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious competition for amateur photographers

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